2013 Chevrolet Spark Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 146 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,296miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2013 Chevrolet Spark, 5% of the 146 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,296 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This the 3rd time I was driving slow, coming to a stop but didn't have to stop, went to proceed and realized the car had shut down. Each time I was in a parking lot, so I didn't have a lot of traffic around me, but had I been on the street it could have caused an accident. Each incident I restarted with no problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10621723, filed 2014-08, 30,040 miles“The air conditioning system cycles off for about 30-40 seconds during normal operation for no apparent reason. Gm had a recall on it where they replaced some parts. Even after the recall, the problem persisted and I was told by the dealership (auto nation, greenacres, fl) that GM designers told them that the A/C was designed to work that way and there was nothing they could fix. So I'm forced to live with a poorly performing A/C system in a brand new 2013 vehicle. Really???”
NHTSA complaint #10614987, filed 2014-07, 8,100 miles“In june of 2013, my A/C stopped working on my 2013 Chevrolet Spark. The car was taken in for warranty service three times. The expansion valve and compressor were replaced and the A/C was partly restored. The A/C will not work while the car is at idle. When driving the car, the A/C will begin to cool the interior and seems to be fine. When stopped at a red light, stop sign, or in my drive way, the A/C will stop cooling and blows warm air out of the vents. A fourth warranty service call was opened for this problem in early july. …”
NHTSA complaint #10533849, filed 2013-08, 10,492 miles“On multiple occasions I have driven my car and parked it. When I have returned to the car it will not start. On star diagnostics tells me there is a problem with the transmission, engine and anti brake system and that I am to get it to the dealer/repair immediately. I have had to wait several hours before I can get it started again. I have been in situations where I am in an areas without phone or cell reception to call for help. It has been to the dealer repair shop 4 times and they are unable to correct the problem. They say until they can replicate the problem - they cannot fix it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10576970, filed 2014-04, 2,200 miles“The A/C dose not work while the car is at idle. When driving the car the A/C will begin to cool. When stopped at a red light, stop sign, the A/C will stop cooling and blows warm air out of the vents. The dealership has troubleshoot 2 times and do not know how to fix the problem. Told me that the engineers at GM are working on a repair for this issue. It is now the middle of august and no resolution has been found. The dealership is no help and has no new information and GM customer service is no help either. My car is 2013 Spark. It is the 2lt model with a 4 speed auto transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10536155, filed 2013-08, 4,800 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10250503Feb 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
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- 10250272Jan 30, 2024This service bulletin provides a information and diagnostic steps/tips for vehicles that are slow to heat up in cold temperatures.
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- 10247192Dec 8, 2023This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10244273Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Spark
35 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsSteering
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Spark
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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